Evans of the Earth-Guard

by Edmond Hamilton

The grim black rocket, whirling and dipping with an astounding swiftness, was endeavoring to bring the twisting little craft into the lines of its guns. (llustration by Winter)

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EVANS OF THE EARTH-GUARD

By EDMOND HAMILTON

By the Author of "The Space Visitors," "Cities in the Air," etc.

[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Air Wonder Stories April 1930.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]

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The present likelihood is that the first interplanetary flight will probably be by means of a rocket-propelled ship. As far as our knowledge goes the rocket seems to be the most feasible means of propulsion because it will reach its greatest efficiency in the vacuum of inter-stellar space.